 “I chose Johns Hopkins because of its reputation for academic rigor in the sciences and the opportunities for translational research afforded by the proximity of the medical center. At the medical school, I was able to participate in multiple sclerosis research, which I continued during the glide year.
As a non-traditional student, I wanted to make sure that I received the best preparation for medical school, and Johns Hopkins allowed me to measure my progress relative to my peers by taking classes with the undergraduates. During my medical school interviews it became clear to me that my success specifically at Johns Hopkins was a key component of my application. Apart from the scientific rigor and opportunities for research, the most important factor for me was the small class size that lent itself to close friendships and personalized advising. The medical school admissions process is both complicated and intimidating. When you’re juggling so many balls, it’s a tremendous relief to have an advisor guiding you through the process. My fellow students were some of the brightest and most energetic people I have ever met. We cooked for each other, we went to the symphony, and we explored Baltimore’s breweries and crab cakes.”
Caroline Nelson graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors from the University of Chicago where she majored in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. After graduation, Caroline spent nine months on a Fulbright scholarship researching the role of Islam in improving the health of street children in Morocco. During field research in pediatric surgery at a public hospital in Fez, Caroline witnessed a devastating complication of a fracture treated by a traditional bone-setter. With the support of the Moroccan ministry of health, she began a second project on the factors that influence the Moroccan population to prefer traditional healers over "modern methods." Following her deepening interest in public health and medicine, she enrolled in the Johns Hopkins Post-Bac Program. Caroline is the recipient of a 21st Century Scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where she is enrolled.
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